Beautiful Images of the E-2 Hawkeye Aircraft

A U.S. Navy E-2C Hawkeye assigned to Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 115, with Carrier Air Wing 5, taxis into hot refueling pits at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Aug. 17, 2016. While passing through the air station for aircraft-based training, maintainers inspected and refueled the Hawkeyes before their retrograde back to Naval Air Facility Atusgi. The all-weather, carrier-based, tactical battle management airborne early warning command and control aircraft became operational in 1973 and underwent several upgrades. Variants of this aircraft are also flown by the Egyptian Air Force, Japanese Air Self-Defense Force, Republic of Singapore Air Force, Taiwan Air Force, and the French Navy.

A U.S. Navy Northrop Grumman E-2 Hawkeye assigned to Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 115, with Carrier Air Wing 5, taxis into hot refueling pits at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan. These E-2 Hawkeye images were photographed by military veterans and service members.

An E-2C Hawkeye attached to the Greyhawks of Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 120 prepares to land on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). Bush is underway conducting routine training and qualifications for a 2017 deployment.

An E-2C Hawkeye attached to the Greyhawks of Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 120 prepares to land on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). Bush is underway conducting routine training and qualifications for a 2017 deployment. Read more about the E-2 Hawkeye here.

Two E-2C Hawkeye early warning and control aircraft from the “Black Eagles” of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 113 fly over the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) during a change of command ceremony. The ship's carrier strike group is on a western Pacific deployment as part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet-led initiative to extend the command and control functions of U.S. 3rd Fleet.

Two E-2C Hawkeye early warning and control aircraft from the “Black Eagles” of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 113 fly over the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) during a change of command ceremony.

An E-2C Hawkeye assigned to the Screwtops of Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 123, is hooked onto the catapult prior to taking off from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69), the flagship of the Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group. Ike is underway conducting a Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) with the Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group in preparation for a future deployment.

A E-2C Hawkeye assigned to the Screwtops of Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 123, is hooked onto the catapult prior to taking off from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). 

Sailors conduct maintenance on an E-2C Hawkeye assigned to the Screwtops of Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 123 on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69), the flagship of the Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group. Ike is underway conducting a Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) with the Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group in preparation for a future deployment.

Sailors conduct maintenance on an E-2C Hawkeye assigned to the Screwtops of Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 123 on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). These E-2 Hawkeye images were photographed by military veterans and service members. 

Sailors prepare an E-2C Hawkeye assigned to the Screwtops of Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 123 for flight operations on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69), the flagship of the Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group. Ike is underway conducting a Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) with the Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group in preparation for a future deployment.

Sailors prepare an E-2C Hawkeye assigned to the Screwtops of Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 123 for flight operations on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69).

An E-2C Hawkeye, assigned to the “Black Eagles,” of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 113, takes off from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Reagan is underway off the coast of southern California.

A E-2C Hawkeye, assigned to the “Black Eagles,” of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 113, takes off from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Reagan is underway off the coast of southern California.

An E-2C Hawkeye assigned to the Screwtops Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 123 taxis across the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) (Ike). Ike and its Carrier Strike Group are deployed in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations.

A E-2C Hawkeye assigned to the Screwtops Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 123 taxis across the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69).

E-2C Hawkeye aircraft assigned to the Wallbangers of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 117 fly over the Pacific Ocean near Ventura, Calif. VAW-117 is a command and control and airborne early Warning Squadron dedicated to deliver time critical situational awareness to warfare commanders and coalition partners.

E-2C Hawkeye aircraft assigned to the Wallbangers of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 117 fly over the Pacific Ocean near Ventura, California.

An E-2C Hawkeye is silhouetted on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman.

A E-2C Hawkeye is silhouetted on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman. These E-2 Hawkeye images were photographed by military veterans and service members.

Five U.S. Navy E-2D Advanced Hawkeyes with Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 125, land at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Feb. 2, 2017. VAW-125 arrived at MCAS Iwakuni from Naval Station Norfolk, Va. The E-2D Advanced Hawkeye is equipped with the most advanced airborne radar in the world, possessing systems which increase the capabilities to defend Japan and provide security in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region.

Five U.S. Navy E-2D Advanced Hawkeyes with Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 125, land at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan.

Capt. Chris Bolt, commanding officer of the U.S. Navy's only forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), pilots an E-2C Hawkeye from the "Liberty Bells" of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 115 as it prepares to land on the ship's flight deck. Ronald Reagan and its embarked air wing, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5, provide a combat-ready force that protects and defends the collective maritime interests of the U.S. and its allies and partners in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region.

Capt. Chris Bolt, commanding officer of the U.S. Navy’s only forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), pilots an E-2C Hawkeye from the “Liberty Bells” of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 115 as it prepares to land on the ship’s flight deck.

E-2D Advanced Hawkeye aircraft conduct a test flight near St. Augustine, Fla.

E-2D Advanced Hawkeye aircraft conduct a test flight near St. Augustine, Florida.

Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Jordan Lenz, of the Sun Kings of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 116, prepares an E-2C Hawkeye for flight operations on the flight deck of aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson is deployed in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations supporting Operation Inherent Resolve, strike operations in Iraq and Syria as directed, maritime security operations, and theater security cooperation efforts in the region.

Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Jordan Lenz, of the Sun Kings of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 116, prepares an E-2C Hawkeye for flight operations on the flight deck of aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70).

A U.S. Navy E-2C Hawkeye aircraft assigned to Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 124 takes off from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) in the Persian Gulf Oct. 2, 2014, as the ship supports operations in Iraq and Syria. President Barack Obama authorized humanitarian aid deliveries to Iraq as well as targeted airstrikes to protect U.S. personnel from extremists known as the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant. U.S. Central Command directed the operations.

A U.S. Navy E-2C Hawkeye aircraft assigned to Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 124 takes off from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) in the Persian Gulf. These E-2 Hawkeye images were photographed by military veterans and service members.

An E-2C Hawkeye, assigned to the “Bear Aces” of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 124, prepares to land aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). George H.W. Bush is supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.

An E-2C Hawkeye, assigned to the “Bear Aces” of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 124, prepares to land aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77).

An E-2C Hawkeye is chained to the flight deck aboard the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln. The Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts to establish conditions for regional stability.

An E-2C Hawkeye is chained to the flight deck aboard the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln.

An E-2C Hawkeye assigned to the Wallbangers of Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 117 launches from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz is deployed supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility.

An E-2C Hawkeye assigned to the Wallbangers of Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 117 launches from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68).

An E-2C Hawkeye assigned to the Screwtops of Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 123 prepares to land on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69), the flagship of the Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group. Ike is underway conducting a Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) with the Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group in preparation for a future deployment.

A E-2C Hawkeye assigned to the Screwtops of Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 123 prepares to land on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69), the flagship of the Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group.

An E-2C Hawkeye from the Grey Hawks of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 120 approaches a catapult before takeoff from the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). George H.W. Bush is conducting training operations in the Atlantic Ocean.

A E-2C Hawkeye from the Grey Hawks of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 120 approaches a catapult before takeoff from the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). These E-2 Hawkeye images were photographed by military veterans and service members. 

An E-2C Hawkeye assigned to the Liberty Bells of Strike Fighter Squadron 115 is prepared for take off from the aircraft carrier USS George Washington. George Washington is participating in Talisman Sabre 2011. Talisman Sabre is a bilateral exercise intended to train Australian and U.S. forces in planning and conducting combined task force operations in order to improve Australian and U.S. combat readiness and interoperability.

A E-2C Hawkeye assigned to the Liberty Bells of Strike Fighter Squadron 115 is prepared for take off from the aircraft carrier USS George Washington.

Sailors conduct routine maintenance on an E-2C Hawkeye aircraft assigned to the Providers of Fleet Logistics Combat Support Squadron (VRC) 30 aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). The John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment to the western Pacific Ocean and Arabian Gulf.

Sailors conduct routine maintenance on an E-2C Hawkeye aircraft assigned to the Providers of Fleet Logistics Combat Support Squadron (VRC) 30 aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74).

An E-2C Hawkeye assigned to Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 1 sits on the flight deck of USS Enterprise (CVN 65) at night. Enterprise is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions as a part of Operation Enduring Freedom. The U.S. Navy has a 237-year heritage of defending freedom and projecting and protecting U.S. interests around the globe.

An E-2C Hawkeye assigned to Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 1 sits on the flight deck of USS Enterprise (CVN 65) at night.

An E-2C Hawkeye assigned to the Golden Hawks of Airborne Early-Warning Squadron (VAW) 112 prepares to launch from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). The John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled western Pacific Ocean and Arabian Gulf deployment.

An E-2C Hawkeye assigned to the Golden Hawks of Airborne Early-Warning Squadron (VAW) 112 prepares to launch from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). These E-2 Hawkeye images were photographed by military veterans and service members.

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